15-19-204. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death.

Statute text

Subject to section 15-19-208, an anatomical gift of a donor's body or part may be made during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education in the manner provided in section 15-19-205 by:

(1) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:

(A) Emancipated; or

(B) Authorized under state law to apply for a driver's license because the donor is at least sixteen years of age;

(2) An agent of the donor, unless the power of attorney for health care or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;

(3) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or

(4) The donor's guardian.

History

Source: L. 2017: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 17-223), ch. 158, p. 541, 1, effective August 9.

Annotations

Editor's note: This section is similar to former 12-34-104 as it existed prior to 2017.

Annotations

 

ANNOTATION

Annotations

Law reviews. For article, "Disposition of Bodily Remains: Post-Death Aspects", see 12 Colo. Law. 439 (1983).